"Empowering Women: Obaasima Donates 2,000 Sanitary Pads in Western Region on Menstrual Hygiene Day"

" Empowering Women: Obaasima Donates 2,000 Sanitary Pads in Western Region on Menstrual Hygiene Day \r\n\r\nThe Obaasima Social Entrepreneurial Program (Obaasimasep) has distributed over two - thousand (2,000) sanitary pads to girls and teachers in rural schools across Ghana\u2019s Western Region, marking Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025.\r\n\r\nThe Obaasima Social Entrepreneurial Program seeks to drive social change through initiatives in health, education, and women\u2019s empowerment, ensuring vulnerable groups have the tools to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe initiative, dubbed \u201cPad Up A Girl: Accelerate Action for a Scholar,\u201d aimed to combat period poverty while promoting dignity, education, and digital safety.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe campaign on Friday, May 30, 2025, reached schools in Abekoase\/Tebe, Huniso, and Pepesa, in the Prestea Huni\u2013Valley Municipality, providing essential menstrual products alongside education on hygiene and online safety.\r\n\r\nProject Manager at Obaasima, Afia Yeboah, emphasized the need for girls to balance digital awareness with learning opportunities.\r\n\r\n\u201cIn today\u2019s digital age, it is crucial for girls to prioritize their safety while navigating the online space. At the same time, the internet offers vast opportunities for education,\u201d she said.\r\n\r\nMr. Richard Botchway, Officer in Charge of Sponsorship and Media, addressed the risks of transactional sex, urging girls to uphold their self-worth. \u201cDo not give yourselves out to men just because you need financial assistance to purchase pads,\u201d he advised, encouraging them to seek help from teachers and school health coordinators instead.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAbekoase\/Tebe M\/A Basic School (288 pads), Huniso M\/A Basic School (552 pads), Pepesa M\/A Basic School (1,020 pads), and John Taylor M\/A Basic School (504 pads) benefitted from the donation. An additional 60 pads were given to vulnerable women in the community, while 50 pads were donated to female students at KNUST.\r\n\r\nHowever, the campaign revealed challenges, including a lack of underwear among some girls. Christian Seruph, Secretary to the Parents Association, noted, \u201cSome of them wear sportswear because they do not have proper panties, making it difficult to use the pads appropriately.\u201d\r\n\r\nBeyond primary schools, Obaasimasep extended support to tertiary students. Jessica Arthur of KNUST\u2019s LAMDSA Women\u2019s Commission expressed gratitude, saying the donation would help young women \u201cmaintain dignity on campus, especially with the rising cost of basic necessities.\u201d\r\n\r\nEducators praised the initiative for improving school attendance and confidence among girls.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMr. Usman Suleman, SHEP Coordinator at Abekoase\/Tebe, thanked Obaasimasep for its impactful intervention.\r\n\r\nProject Coordinator \u2013 Health, Georgia Akua Ashun, emphasized the program\u2019s broader mission, \u201cThis is more than charity. It\u2019s about restoring dignity, encouraging resilience, and showing every girl she belongs in school no matter the time of the month.\u201d\r\n\r\nObaasimasep\u2019s efforts are in alignment with its commitment to community-led solutions in health, education, and economic empowerment. The \u201cPad Up A Girl\u201d campaign underscores the organization\u2019s dedication to ensuring girls thrive with dignity and purpose.\r\n\r\nObaasima's initiative paves the way for sustainable solutions to period poverty in rural Ghana."

"Empowering Women: Obaasima Donates 2,000 Sanitary Pads in Western Region on Menstrual Hygiene Day"

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